High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Karnataka government increases maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer to ensure better price support. Learn how this move impacts farmers and the state's agricultural policy.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Farmers in Vijayapura staged a massive tractor rally under BJP Raitha Morcha, protesting state govt's neglect on MSP, compensation & crop insurance. Read their key demands.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
BJP Raitha Morcha members staged a protest rally in Dharwad, accusing the state government of denying MSP and halting welfare schemes. Key leaders joined the demonstration.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces MSP procurement of maize for animal feed via KSCMCF. Government to bear all transportation and handling costs, aiding farmers. Details here.
India's sugar industry faces a critical funds blockage due to high closing stocks. NFCSF urges higher MSP, export quotas & ethanol price revision to avert crisis. Read full analysis.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Farmers in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts face crop damage as IMD predicts cyclone formation. Officials urge immediate harvesting to prevent losses. Read full coverage.
Karnataka government brokers deal for companies to buy maize at MSP, offering relief to farmers. Key ministers ensured immediate procurement. #KarnatakaNews #Farmers
Uttar Pradesh government's paddy procurement drive shows remarkable success with 8.28 lakh metric tonnes purchased from 1.39 lakh farmers. CM Yogi ensures 48-hour payments and transparent system. #UttarPradesh #Farmers
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Ransih Kalan village, praises farmers for 6-year stubble-free record. Discusses MSP talks, farm income doubling, and Punjab model for curbing farm fires. Read exclusive insights.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announces break until 2026 due to personal reasons. Learn how this affects the division and title contenders.